- GitHub stars
- 29,033
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 3.0.0-beta.651
11 October 2026 - Last commit
- 13 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes
Commits per month, last 12 months
238 commits
Replaces
Paid products Wiki.js can stand in for.
How to self-host Wiki.js
Wiki.js runs on Node.js, Docker and Kubernetes. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Wiki.js free?
Yes. Wiki.js is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Wiki.js?
Yes. Wiki.js runs on Node.js, Docker and Kubernetes. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Wiki.js replace?
People use Wiki.js instead of GitBook or Confluence.
Is Wiki.js still maintained?
The last change to Wiki.js's code was on 13 October 2026, with 238 commits in the last 12 months.
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